Will Middlebrooks | Third Baseman

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Padres optioned INF Will Middlebrooks to Triple-A El Paso.

The Padres had been shoehorning Middlebrooks in at shortstop some of late with Yangervis Solarte taking over as the regular third baseman. Ultimately, though, he just hasn't hit enough to justify a roster spot, batting only .212/.241/.361. Abraham Almonte has taken his spot on the roster. Jul 22 - 12:50 PM

Will Middlebrooks (ankle) went through agility drills on the field Thursday.

Middlebrooks has been limited to pinch-hitting duties since rolling his ankle on Sunday. He could return to the lineup as soon as Friday. Jul 2 - 5:43 PM

Will Middlebrooks (ankle) grounded out as a pinch-hitter in Tuesday's loss to the Mariners.

Middlebrooks was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with an ankle injury that occurred when he stepped on a bat in the on-deck circle. He's expected to avoid the disabled list. Jul 1 - 8:43 AM

Will Middlebrooks was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with an apparent injury.

Middlebrooks appeared to roll his ankle on a bat in the Diamondbacks on-deck circle while chasing down a foul pop fly. He was able to walk off the field under his own power, but will be evaluated by team trainers. The Padres should have an update on his status after the game. Jun 28 - 6:05 PM

But the good news is that his lingering wrist discomfort is just a part of some general soreness that is expected after any procedure. Myers underwent went wrist surgery in mid-June and is out indefinitely. He was supposed to be back in mid-August.

Kennedy was forced to witness his daughter's birth on FaceTime before his start on Friday, then left the team to be with his family. He should rejoin the team in plenty of time to make his next scheduled start.

Brandon Morrow (shoulder) will receive a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache this week.

Morrow was scratched from his rehab start last Thursday due to more shoulder discomfort. A subsequent exam by Padres team physician Dr. Heinz Hoenecke on Friday resulted in a diagnosis of shoulder inflammation, which is what Morrow has been dealing with for three months. However, he wants to get another opinion to see if anything else is going on. The right-hander would seem to be a long shot to pitch for the Padres again this season.

Josh Johnson (elbow, neck) had to stop his simulated game on Monday after just three pitches when he felt tingling in the fingers on his right hand.

Johnson had to be shut down last month from his Tommy John surgery rehab due to a nerve issue in his neck and it appears he's not over it. He'll undergo tests on Wednesday, but this looks to be another significant setback. Johnson appears at this point to be a long shot to ever throw a pitch for the Padres during his two years with the club.

Cory Luebke underwent surgery on Friday to remove loose bodies around a nerve in his forearm.

It was a relatively minor procedure, but he won't be able to resume throwing for 3-4 weeks. He's in the process of recovery from a second Tommy John surgery and at this time there is no clear timetable for his return to the Padres.